U.K. forces Lloyds, Abbey to make other growth plans
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Lloyds TSB PLC's planned acquisition of Abbey National PLC has been blocked by competition officials in the United Kingdom, forcing both firms to look elsewhere for expansion. The planned deal was valued at 19 billion pounds (31.56 billion euros).
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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Regulators may raise tough hurdle for Lloyds
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Lloyds TSB's planned bid for Abbey National could face difficult regulatory obstacles in the United Kingdom. Lloyds has made a takeover bid of 19 billion pounds (31.1 billion euros).
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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